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  • Your DNA is made of?
    ➔ Nucleotides (made of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base)

  • BMI is the acronym for?
    ➔ Body Mass Index

  • The largest organ of the human body is?
    ➔ Skin

  • This is the vitamin we get from the sun:
    ➔ Vitamin D

  • Name a food group that has the most protein:
    ➔ Meats, eggs, and beans

  • This mineral is important for strong bone health:
    ➔ Calcium

  • This is the study of the mind:
    ➔ Psychology

  • The name of the condition with high blood sugar:
    ➔ Diabetes

  • This organ helps detoxify the blood:
    ➔ Liver

  • Give an example of a food with high fat:
    ➔ Cheese, butter, nuts

  • The recommended number of glasses of water to have every day is?
    ➔ 8 glasses

  • The best way to prevent the spread of germs is?
    ➔ Washing your hands regularly

  • The normal resting heart rate for adults is?
    ➔ 60–100 beats per minute

  • The primary function of red blood cells:
    ➔ Carry oxygen throughout the body

  • The main function of the immune system is to?
    ➔ Defend the body against infections

  • This nutrient is responsible for muscle repair and growth:
    ➔ Protein

  • The primary function of the lungs is to?
    ➔ Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

  • The primary role of insulin is to?
    ➔ Regulate blood sugar levels

  • What is the condition characterized by low hemoglobin levels?
    ➔ Anemia

  • Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
    ➔ Vitamin K

  • Which vitamin is essential for healthy vision?
    ➔ Vitamin A

  • This organ produces insulin:
    ➔ Pancreas

  • What type of cholesterol is “good cholesterol”?
    ➔ HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)

  • Name the nutrient: Essential for muscle repair and growth, contains amino acids, found in meat, eggs, and beans.
    ➔ Protein

  • Name the nutrient: Fat-soluble, helps improve vision, found in carrots and sweet potatoes.
    ➔ Vitamin A

  • Name this mineral: Found in dairy products and leafy greens, crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
    ➔ Calcium

  • Name this nutrient: Provides the highest energy and is stored in the body for long-term energy.
    ➔ Fat

  • Name the organic compound: Regulates metabolism and helps prevent deficiencies, examples include C, D, and B12.
    ➔ Vitamins

  • What action should be taken to stop severe bleeding?
    ➔ Apply direct pressure to the wound.

  • When dealing with a burn, how long should you cool the area under running water?
    ➔ At least 10–20 minutes.

  • First step when treating a suspected broken bone:
    ➔ Immobilize the injured area.

  • Method used for treating a sprain (RICE):
    ➔ Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

  • If someone faints, what part of the body should you elevate?
    ➔ Their legs.

  • Compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR:
    ➔ 30:2

  • Correct hand placement for chest compressions in adult CPR:
    ➔ Lower half of the sternum.

  • First thing to do after checking that the person is unconscious:
    ➔ Call 911.

  • Instrument used to restore normal heart rhythm:
    ➔ AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

  • Three reasons you can stop CPR:
    ➔ When the person becomes conscious, help arrives, or another capable person takes over.

  • What are endorphins?
    ➔ "Feel-good" chemicals in the brain that reduce anxiety and depression.

  • Examples of self-care:
    ➔ Exercise, reading a favorite book, enjoying a hobby.

  • What is OCD?
    ➔ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

  • What can more sleep contribute to?
    ➔ Increased attentiveness, reduced risk of long-term illnesses.

  • Short-term effects of alcohol consumption:
    ➔ Impaired judgment, coordination, and reaction time; dizziness, nausea, slurred speech.

  • Long-term drug use effects on the brain:
    ➔ Alters brain chemistry, leading to addiction, memory problems, and decision-making difficulties.

  • Common signs of drug addiction:
    ➔ Changes in behavior, neglecting responsibilities, withdrawal symptoms, increased substance use.

  • What is secondhand smoke and its effects on non-smokers?
    ➔ Smoke exhaled by a smoker or emitted from the burning end of a cigarette. Increases risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems.